SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Sea to Sky CSA signups now open

Sea to Sky Farm (seatoskyfarm.com) has already sold more than half of its shares for its Community Supported Agriculture program, which starts in July and runs through December. Customers choose weekly or biweekly subscriptions, in individual or family-sized shares, to receive California Certified Organic Farmers’ fruit, vegetables and herbs. There are pick-up options in Bonny Doon, Felton and Santa Cruz (the latter is at the Live Oak Sunday farmers market). CSA subscribers help support Sea to Sky Farm. Visit sea-to-sky-farm.myshopify.com/collections/all to sign up and read details. “Produce varies from week to week; some of our popular items include sweet potatoes, dry-farmed tomatoes, and blueberries,” says Chris Laughlin, a fourth-generation farmer who launched Sea to Sky Farm in 2018 with husband Dana Laughlin.

SANTA CRUZ

Luxury hotel, restaurants on track for late summer

La Bahia Hotel & Spa, at 215 Beach St., is hoping to open in the late summer. The new hotel features four culinary concepts. High Tide, described by management as “La Bahia’s signature destination restaurant,” will offer a Pacific Rim-inspired menu. Low Tide Bar & Grill will feature craft cocktails, live music and a modern menu. La Bahia will also include Pearl, a “London-inspired champagne bar with personalized libations, creative mixologists and more” (including wine and spirits). There will also be poolside food and drinks through Plunge. La Bahia plans to release detailed menus and an update on its chef in the future. The property’s website (labahiahotel.com) is currently accepting reservations starting Sept. 15.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Flower Child Fudge available in more stores

Flower Child Fudge is now in stock at approximately two dozen stores and venues across the county, including Steamer Lane Supply, The Food Bin, The Multi Shoppe and Wild Roots Market, plus The Sunshine in Pescadero and additional Bay Area shops. For a full list and more details, visit the website flowerchildfudge.com. Katie Belanger launched Flower Child Fudge in January after closing downtown Santa Cruz’s Honey B Market last year (The Buzz Sushi, which took over that spot, also carries her fudge). Ingredients include cacao, dates, coconut manna, vanilla and salt. Belanger wraps the fudge in hand-pressed paper containing wildflower seeds that you can plant in your garden. She also hand-wraps each piece of fudge in flowery fabric (mostly purchased from local business Harts Fabric). To stay in the loop, follow the business on Instagram @flowerchildfudge.

SANTA CRUZ

Szechuan popup at Full Steam Dumpling on deck

Full Steam Dumpling is hosting a popup with a Szechuan menu from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at 1001 Center St., at the Santa Cruz Art Center. The menu promises “Chinese American fare, wok-fired foods, and Szechuan classics.” Dishes will include brisket chow fun, honey walnut shrimp, mapo tofu, Dan Dan noodles and more. Regular hours at Full Steam Dumpling are 5-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Follow the business on Instagram @fullsteamdumpling.Fusion Fare adds lunch service

Contemporary Sichuan restaurant Fusion Fare (1003 Cedar St., 831-266-5834, fusionfarerestaurant.com) now serves weekday lunch in addition to dinner. Lunch specials include curry (choice of chicken, beef or vegan tofu), or a sesame lotus root entrée (choose fish, chicken, beef or tofu), both accompanied by brown rice and cucumber salad. Other lunch dishes include a Sichuan-style “burger” with crispy pancake, red chili sauce and tofu skin or beef. Dinner selections include a gluten-free duck entree (braised in aromatic herb sauce, served with roasted garlic vegetables and house Emerald sauce) and miso ginger noodles. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. then 3-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 3-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Owner and chef Hongmin Mo opened Fusion Fare in January. Stay in the loop by following the restaurant on IG @fusionfare_sc.

APTOS

Limits continue at Glaum Egg Ranch

Glaum Egg Ranch (3100 Valencia Road, 831-688-3898, glaumeggranch.com) is continuing to limit the number of eggs each customer may purchase. It sells eggs at the ranch using two methods: the self-serve vending machine (which includes a “dancing chicken show”) and the Glaum Barn Store, which also offers local grocery items and gifts. Vending machine hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; barn hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

A message posted on social media last month announced, “To ensure we can continue serving our community effectively, we must implement a limit on our egg sales. We cherish our community and aim to provide eggs daily during our regular business hours.” A spokesperson recently shared that if they didn’t enforce limits, they would sell out around 10 a.m. every day. The locally owned 100% cage free and organic family farm has been in business since 1921; the current owners and operators are the fourth generation of the Glaum family. Follow on IG @glaumeggranch or Facebook at GlaumEggs for details.

SCOTTS VALLEY

Events on tap at Saison Cellar & Wine Bar

Saison Cellar & Wine Bar (222 Mount Hermon Road, Suite I, 831-200-8312, saisoncellarsv.com) has two events this week, both from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. First, it’s the monthly Third Thursday Cousins Maine Lobster pop up with the popular lobster food truck. Next, Saison is offering “board game night in the cellar.” Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite games.

WATSONVILLE

Sid Fishus pops up at Fruition Brewing

Sid Fishus is popping up with tacos from 4-8 p.m. (or earlier if sold out) March 25 at Fruition Brewing (918 E. Lake Ave., fruitionbrewing.com). The business specializes in locally sourced, battered fish tacos. To stay in the loop, follow Sid Fishus on IG @sid_fishus.

Menu additions at Stagnaro Bros.

The Stagnaro Bros. restaurant (59 Municipal Wharf, 831-423-2180, stagnarobrothers.com) recently launched a new menu, which includes two weekend specials: Mediterranean seafood penne featuring baby scallops, prawns, sundried tomatoes and more ($32.95); and charbroiled halibut with a tomato, shallot and herb relish and balsamic reduction plus seasonal vegetables and rice ($34.95).

The seafood restaurant is also continuing its Monday, Thursday and Friday specials. These include Cioppino on Mondays for $19.95.

WOODSIDE

Tickets for Filoli spring teas going fast

Every spring, Filoli (86 Cañada Road, 650-364-8300, filoli.org) hosts a series of 90-minute spring teas. Attendees enjoy a multi-tiered tower of savory and sweet treats accompanied by tea and sparkling wine. The setting is Filoli’s Garden House (located in the middle of the 16-acre garden) and the events are Monday-Friday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. This year’s dates, April 14-May 2, were recently announced. Tickets, which include general admission to Filoli to explore the Historic House and Garden before or after the tea, are selling fast. Visit filoli.org/teas for more details or to purchase tickets. The drive from Santa Cruz to Filoli is approximately one hour.

Quick Bites, compiled by Tara Fatemi Walker, is your weekly helping of Santa Cruz County restaurant, food and drink news. Send items to sentinelfood@gmail.com (Sunday 7 p.m. deadline for that week’s column). Want local food and drink news as it happens? Follow the Sentinel’s food crew on X @santacruzfood.